Vatican affirms ban for 'deep seated' gay priests

The Vatican published its long-awaited document on gays in the priesthood today, affirming that men with “deep-seated” gay tendencies shouldn’t be ordained.

The Vatican published its long-awaited document on gays in the priesthood today, affirming that men with “deep-seated” gay tendencies shouldn’t be ordained.

But those with “transitory” tendencies could be if they had overcome them for three years.

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